According to Philly lyricist Meek Mill, between the ages of 16 and 17-years-old, there was a point when he felt escaping the streets wasn’t an option. During a recent interview on Sway’s Universe, the rapper revealed that the president himself couldn’t have broken his mindset at the time.
Meek then explained that he’s never been one to tell someone what to do with their life given that there’s people out there who are “in the middle of real situations.”
“It was a point you could have had Obama talk to me and be like ‘Yo, you could be whatever you wanna be,’” Meek Mill said. “And I’d be ‘Fuck outta ya mind.’ Cause I see people get they head blew off and go to jail for life every day. So, I ain’t believe none of that. I still understand kids like that when I be going to group homes and cities where it’s going down at…You can say whatever you want, but it’s some people out there in the middle of real situations. It’s people out there where people trying to kill ‘em every night. They ain’t got no choice, but to become like a lion or a wolf because they trying to stay alive.”
Meek Mill also spoke on the lack of celebrities with charisma these days, as well as albums not selling anymore because of the artists being pushed to fans.
“They be saying albums and stuff don’t sell no more,” he said. “I be like ‘No, people just ain’t buying into the people that y’all putting up there. And trying to make seem like they’re exclusive.’ Usually, stars used to be exclusive. They used to have charisma. They used to be like—You couldn’t find too many people like them. Nowadays, I don’t know what they doing. When I see other celebrities—Some of them, I look at ‘em like ‘Why is he a star?’”
At one point in the interview, Meek was asked if he offered any advice to girlfriend Nicki Minaj during her breakup with Safaree Samuels.
“Do what’s best for you really. I’m not no hater,” the rapper said. “Do what’s best for you. Whatever you feel in your heart. Cause I don’t want to be in the middle of something and that ain’t how you really feel. I’m the type of dude I always have my own money coming in. I been making my own money. I ain’t never really have plans of Nicki Minaj being in my future and helping me be successful. I already thought I was gonna be successful. So, I be wanting to be a part of something that’s genuine and 100 percent. So, make sure you know what you’re doing. Make sure you fully want to do this. And I’m here. I’m with it.”
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This nigga snitched on the other homie,he be chasing nicki for days,I don’t buy this whole we in love shit doing songs nd shows with nicki,looks fake as fuck
Talking bout charisma and stars and shit… smh. You ain’t a “star” in the slightest sense. Back in the day, people became famous cause they got talent. These days its too much bullshit in the background that determines who becomes a “star”. You proof of that.
This nigga always got this punch-me-in-the-face look on him. Look gay as fuck. I don’t care what he done or who he think he is. Look and sounds as soft as baby shit. As for the Nicki situation, won’t last long.
Hatin ass niggas, but these niggas be watching him &look they tapped the button to read the article gtfoh
Meek Mil is a snake.
I clicked just to say that.
This is good advice
Meek mill you told Nicki safaree was fucking other bitches just to get yo ass in with that lying simple minded as bitch. Nigga y’all been fucking off she just needed a way to cover the shit by saying safaree cheated on her. Meek you a snitch bruh you sign to the rite mafucka police ass nigga. Snitching is snitching whether you tryna get some pussy or a get a get out of jail free card.
Meek why u talk alot?? For sure Nick will be out of your League
Meek Mill you talk too much… TF????
He’s right bout one thing some of to days “stars” lack charisma and talent. You can kill someone and become a star after you’ve told your story. Theres people out here now who are selling and I wouldn’t even ask for their autograph if I seen them. No talent whatsoever I won’t name them as the list would be too long.
Meeky Minaj…shut yo foul stinkin ass mouth….u preach the shit you aint even practicing..like how the fuck does that work…talkin bout charisma as if you got some…nigga pliz…look at the reflection on yo mirror and tell that nigga usa hypocrite